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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 585.48 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 585.48 and 274.86 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 585.48 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/585.48 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 585.48 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 160,925.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,925.03/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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